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फिर भी व्यथा नहीं थी मन में।

अपने साहस एवं शक्ति से मेवाड़ साम्राज्य का विस्तार करने वाले महापराक्रमी योद्धा, अजेयता के साक्षात रूप वीर शिरोमणि महाराणा सांगा (संग्राम सिंह) जी की जन्म जयंती पर कोटिशः नमन।

मुग़ल शासकों के विरुद्ध राष्ट्र उत्थान में आपका योगदान प्रत्येक भारतीय को राष्ट्र सेवा के लिए सदैव प्रेरित करता रहेगा।

The tragic incident triggered polarizing reactions as Many in Great Britain saw Dyer as a hero. However, it caused a re-evaluation by the British Army of its military role against civilians to "minimal force whenever possible".The attack was condemned by the Secretary of State for War, Winston Churchill, as "unutterably monstrous", and in the UK House of Commons debate on 8 July 1920.

If one wants to see the replica of the fort, which was shown in the television cartoon "Arabian nights", then Jaisalmer fort is the place to be. Counted amongst the largest forts in the world, Jaisalmer fort is the most popular landmark of Jaisalmer city. Unlike other forts of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer fort houses museum, shops, restaurants, residential accommodations, hotels, etc.

The fort was built in 1156, and is a proud chattel of the Bhati clan. Rawal Jaiswal was the founder of Jaisalmer city, and Jaisalmer fort was built in his reign. It is a 250 foot tall fort, which is protected by 30 feet long walls. The fort constitutes 99 bastions, amongst these 92 were built between 1633 and 1647. One can see the fusion of Islamic and Rajput architecture. There are 4 gateways to reach this fort i.e. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol. Jaisalmer Fort is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles.

The main attractions inside the fort are: Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples and the Laxminath temple. The fort is made as per the actual Rajasthan standards and feature a city against a red-and-yellow background.

The Jaisalmer Fort is one of the few living monuments in the world and home to a fourth of the city's population. The view of the sunset from this fort is a treat to the eyes for all the travellers, and especially photographers. Jaisalmer fort is popularly known as the "Sonar Kila" because it is made of yellow sandstone. The fort looks golden in the early morning when the first rays of the sun reach the ground. The Jaisalmer fort seems like a palace in the fairy tales and dominates the tinted small town of Jaisalmer.